Blackpool
§ This page gives an overview of the Blackpool local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Blackpool is one of Britain’s most famous seaside resorts, located on the Lancashire coast along the Irish Sea. The town is iconic for Blackpool Tower, the Pleasure Beach amusement park, the Golden Mile, and the world-famous Illuminations. Its long sandy beach is backed by piers, arcades, and theatres, while the trams along the promenade add to its character. Beyond the seafront, Blackpool Zoo and Stanley Park provide leisure and green spaces. The resort atmosphere, entertainment venues, and sweeping coastline define Blackpool’s identity.
The administrative boundary of Blackpool can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Blackpool.
Key Facts about Blackpool
What region is Blackpool in? Blackpool is in the North West of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Blackpool in? Blackpool is in the county of Lancashire.
Is Blackpool a city? No, Blackpool is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Blackpool? The local government for this district is: Blackpool Council (Unitary Authority).
▶ Official website of Blackpool Council 🔗 blackpool.gov.uk
Which police force covers Blackpool? Policing in Blackpool is provided by Lancashire Constabulary 🔗 lancashire.police.uk, which serves 14 local authority districts: Blackburn with Darwen ⁞ Blackpool ⁞ Burnley ⁞ Chorley ⁞ Fylde ⁞ Hyndburn ⁞ Lancaster ⁞ Pendle ⁞ Preston ⁞ Ribble Valley ⁞ Rossendale ⁞ South Ribble ⁞ West Lancashire ⁞ Wyre.
Blackpool in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Blackpool is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) North West
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Lancashire
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Blackpool
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Blackpool
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Blackpool
Blackpool is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Anchorsholme
- Bispham
- Bloomfield
- Brunswick
- Claremont
- Clifton
- Greenlands
- Hawes Side
- Highfield
- Ingthorpe
- Layton
- Marton
- Norbreck
- Park
- Squires Gate
- Stanley
- Talbot
- Tyldesley
- Victoria
- Warbreck
- Waterloo
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Blackpool
Blackpool is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Blackpool
Blackpool covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackpool *
- Carleton *
- Cleveleys *
- Staining *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Blackpool.)
Blackpool compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Blackpool compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Blackpool has 21 electoral wards.
Blackpool has a population of 144,191 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Blackpool can be found on the ONS statistics for Blackpool.